Workplace Operations Specialist

Hermeus•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company focused on rapid iterative prototyping to build high-speed aircraft. The Workplace Operations Specialist is a contract role responsible for keeping the office running smoothly and serving as the onsite point of contact for workplace needs. The role helps keep the space organized, stocked, and welcoming for employees and visitors, working closely with Workplace Operations, Facilities, IT, Security, People, property management, and vendors. The schedule is 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The initial contract duration is six months. Compensation is $25 per hour; final compensation may depend on role scope, experience, education and training, skills, market data, and business needs. The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and must be a U.S. person as defined by the cited regulation or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Experience in workplace operations, office coordination, hospitality, facilities support, or a related field.
Strong customer service and hospitality mindset.
Excellent organization and attention to detail.
Ability to manage daily priorities independently and follow through.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort working with employees, leadership, visitors, and vendors.
Proactive, adaptable approach and comfort in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular walkthroughs of workspaces, conference rooms, kitchens, and common areas.
Keep shared spaces clean, organized, and presentation-ready.
Support the daily opening and closing of the office.
Identify issues early and route them to the appropriate team.
Serve as a friendly, responsive first point of contact for employee and visitor requests.
Assist with meetings, leadership visits, and onsite events.
Set up and reset conference rooms, and coordinate with IT on technology or equipment issues.
Keep kitchen, snack, and coffee areas stocked and tidy throughout the day.
Track kitchen and office supply inventory and flag items that need reordering.
Assist with ordering supplies to maintain appropriate inventory.
Receive, sort, and distribute deliveries, including catering.
Keep supply and storage areas organized.
Communicate workplace needs and issues clearly and promptly to partner teams.
Escalate issues when needed and follow through until resolved.
Support company initiatives that affect the workplace.